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GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND SCHEMES - October 2021

Oct 2021

Jul 24, 2022

Karnataka Cabinet Clears New Employment Policy

The Karnataka cabinet gave its approval to the 'Karnataka Employment Policy 2022-25', mandating industries either expanding or setting up new units in the state, to increase the number of jobs they provide.
The policy cleared by the cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai is aimed at generating more employment in the state, especially to locals.

Lok Sabha Passes Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022

Amid protests by Opposition members seeking a debate on price rise, Lok Sabha passed the Indian Antarctic Bill, 2022, which seeks to extend the application of domestic laws to research stations set up by India in the Antarctic region.
This was the first bill passed this session.
The Antarctic Treaty was signed in 1959 and India became a signatory in 1983.
The main objective of the treaty was that Antarctica is not used for military activity or there is no other misuse, to ensure the demilitarisation of the area. The other objective was to prevent nations from indulging in mining activity or any other illegal activity.

Jul 22, 2022

CM Adityanath Yogi Launches Scheme for Cashless Medical Benefit

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath launched a scheme to provide cashless medical facilities to more than 75 lakh people including 22 lakh state government employees, pensioners and their dependents. Under the Deen Dayal Upadhyaya State Employees Cashless Medical Scheme, eligible people would get cashless medical facilities at government-run institutions, medical colleges and hospitals without any financial limit.
Cashless medical facilities up to Rs. 5 lakh will be available at hospitals empanelled under the Ayushman Bharat Scheme.
Launching the scheme at an event, the CM said that a state health card would be provided to the eligible employee and pensioners.

Jul 21, 2022

Assam CM Launches Scheme for Welfare of Native Weavers

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma launched 'Swanirbhar Naari', a scheme to empower indigenous weavers in Assam's Guwahati.
Under the 'Swanirbhar Naari' scheme, the state government would procure handloom items directly from the indigenous weavers via a web portal.
As per Sarma, the scheme would help preserve the heritage of handlooms and textiles.

Jul 20, 2022

Bill to Amend Family Courts Act Introduced in Lok Sabha

A bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha which seeks to amend Family Courts Act to provide for establishing family courts in Himachal Pradesh from February 15, 2019, and in Nagaland from September 12, 2008.
The bill was introduced by Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju.
The Family Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2022 was brought with the objective of overcoming the issue of lack of jurisdiction of family courts in the states of Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland.
The Family Courts Act 1984 was enacted for establishing family courts with a view to promote conciliation and secure speedy settlement of disputes relating to marriage and family affairs.
The Act came into force on September 14, 1984 and as of April 2022, there were 715 family courts established and functioning in 26 states and union territories, including three such courts in Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland.

Jul 18, 2022

Centre Revives Bill to Regulate Registration of Digital News Media

The central government is preparing a bill for a new registration regime for newspapers that will also include the digital news media industry, which currently is not included in the Centre's registration framework.
The government will propose the Registration of Press and Periodicals Bill, 2019, with the changes before the Cabinet soon. The new bill will replace the colonial-era Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867, which currently regulates the newspaper and printing press industry in India.
If the bill is passed, digital news websites operating in India will come on par with newspapers, and they will have to register themselves with the Press Registrar General, equivalent to the prevalent Registrar of Newspapers in India.

Jharkahand Cabinet Approves Old Pension Scheme

The Jharkhand cabinet approved the proposals for the implementation of the old pension scheme with certain conditions and 100 units of free electricity every month for the poor.
For the implementation of the old pension scheme, a three-member committee headed the by Development Commissioner will be set up.
The committee will draft a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for the implementation of the scheme. It will be brought to the cabinet for approval.
The old pension scheme was discontinued on April 1, 2004, and replaced by the National Pension System (NPS).

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